Jinjiang today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:40–3:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 12:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 77 °F smooth · 4.5 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 71 °F from the N, gusts 16 · clear sky
- Sun 6:11 am–5:28 pm 11 h 17 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:00 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:00 pm
- Best time to dive 8:50–11:50 am great day · 10/10
- Pressure 30.16 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Jinjiang the sun rises at 6:11 am and sets at 5:28 pm: 11 h 17 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:00 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:10 am to 3:10 am and from 1:42 pm to 3:42 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north (7 mph). Clear sky, 71 °F.
Fishing in Jinjiang today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:10–3:10 am
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light cross-shore wind (7 mph) and some swell (1.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 am to 3:10 am, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm, with a major period. Also good from 5:50 am to 6:40 am, with sunrise and some swell.
We don't show the tide for Jinjiang, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Jinjiang
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 89 °F: beach weather
- Cross-shore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.5 ft waves
- UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 77 °F (warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.5 ft
1.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 77 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Cross-shore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Jinjiang, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 77 °F. 7:00 am to 11:00 am is good too, with sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea and water at 77 °F.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Jinjiang
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Jinjiang.
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Webcams near Jinjiang
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Tides in Jinjiang
Tides in Jinjiang: not available yet
There is no tide station near Jinjiang, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Lianbancun · 11 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Jinjiang
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 2.9 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east-northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.7 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:28 am (local time).
Diving in Jinjiang today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.2 ft swell at 4 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (5 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 76.6 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:51 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:00 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:50 am to 11:50 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Jinjiang, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Jinjiang.
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Weather in Jinjiang
Now in Jinjiang
- Low / high
- 67 / 88 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 58%
- Dew pointDew point
- 55 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 48
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 70° | 68° | 68° | 75° | 85° | 86° | 77° | 74° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 N | 7 N | 7 N | 6 N | 5 N | 4 N | 6 E | 4 NE |
| Gusts | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 9 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 75° 6 N 1.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 5 N 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 4 N 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 77° 6 E 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 74° 4 NE 1.5 ft
- 12:00 am 72° 4 NNE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 70° 3 N 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 70° 4 N 1.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 67 / 88 °F | 8 mph NNE | 2.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 69 / 87 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.8 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 71 / 84 °F | 12 mph NE | 2.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 69 / 90 °F | 8 mph WSW | 1.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 92 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 85 °F | 10 mph NE | 2.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 71 / 86 °F | 7 mph NE | 2.5 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 73 / 87 °F | 8 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 72 / 81 °F | 10 mph NE | 2.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 72 / 91 °F | 7 mph NNE | 2.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 72 / 83 °F | 13 mph NE | 6.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 64 / 75 °F | 13 mph NE | 7.2 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 63 / 79 °F | 12 mph NNE | 7.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 65 / 80 °F | 9 mph NNE | 5.0 ft |
- Fri 30 Clear sky 69° / 87° 1.8 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 71° / 84° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Clear sky 69° / 90° 1.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 74° / 92° 2.4 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 72° / 85° 2.9 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 71° / 86° 2.5 ft
- Thu 5 Mainly clear 73° / 87° 2.0 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+10.1 °F; normal high: 78 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:28 am (local time).
The sun in Jinjiang
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:21 am
- Full dark 6:18 pm
- Civil dawn 5:47 am
- Civil dusk 5:51 pm
- Solar noon 11:49 am (52° high)
- Daylight 11 h 17 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:56 pm
- Full dark 6:18 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,525 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Jinjiang
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:10–3:10 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:42–3:42 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:53–9:53 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:30–8:30 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Mon, Nov 2 · 4:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Perigee on October 29, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 27 to 29: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Jinjiang
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near JinjiangTides nearby
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- Baiqi9.5 mi
- Yakoucun11 mi
- Luoyang12 mi
- Yongning12 mi
- Tatou14 mi
- Wubao16 mi
- Shijing17 mi
- Jinjing17 mi
- Keren17 mi
Jinjiang at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,416,151 people. Coordinates: 24.820° N, 118.574° E.
- It is 39 mi northeast of Xiamen, the main place in Fujian. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Xiamen.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about JinjiangQuestions
What time is sunset today in Jinjiang?
At 5:28 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:51 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Jinjiang?
At 6:11 am. First light comes at 5:21 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 88% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 27 to 29, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:10–3:10 am, Minor 8:53–9:53 am, Major 1:42–3:42 pm, Minor 7:30–8:30 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Jinjiang?
Partly cloudy, from 67 °F to 88 °F, with a light breeze from the north (7 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Jinjiang?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 4.5 s from the east-northeast. The water is 76.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Jinjiang?
The best time to visit Jinjiang is from October to November: highs of 74 °F to 82 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 6 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).